Groundskeeper Assistant

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 11,250 - 14,060; Full time

Job summary

City and Borough of Juneau is seeking Groundskeeper Assistant to perform outdoor maintenance across parks and facilities. The role involves mowing, weed whipping, pruning, mulching, planting, and general landscape tasks under supervision, with training provided for all required tools and equipment.

Work is seasonal, primarily April through September, with a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule and a 37.5 hour work week.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training provided.
• Must be physically able to perform outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to operate basic landscape equipment safely.
• Willingness to work five months annually.

Responsibilities

• Mow and weed control across CBJ parks and facilities.
• Weed whipping, pruning, mulching, planting, and plant care.
• Assist with greenhouse and cemetery operations as needed.
• Maintain grounds and assist with watering duties.
• Report to Landscape Supervisor and Grounds Crew Leaders.

Skills

Outdoor labor

Mowing

Weed whipping

Hand tools

Power tools

Small equipment

Gardening basics

Positive attitude

Tools

Mowers

Blowers

Trimmers

Chainsaws

Pickup trucks

Dump trucks

Small/mid-size tractors

Job description

The recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking three (3) individuals to join the

Facilities, Parks and Landscape Maintenance Division

team in order

to fill our seasonal Groundskeeper Assistant positions!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Groundskeeper Assistant position requires an ability to perform physical labor outdoors during inclement weather. We need someone who can walk long distances while mowing or crouch to weed for long periods, learn to operate various hand tools, power tools, and small equipment (including mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc.), and operate pickup trucks, one-ton dump trucks, and small to mid-size tractors with various attachments. We are also looking for someone with a working knowledge of gardening/ landscaping techniques, and a positive attitude. Experience is not necessary, and we are happy to train!

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The Groundskeeper Assistant is part of a Parks and Recreation Department team in the Facilities, Parks and Landscape Maintenance Division. We are an innovative, supportive and introspective team that seeks to provide the best customer service possible to the community and manage facilities and programs that reflect the incredible landscape of Juneau. The position focuses efforts on the beautification of Juneau’s parks, public areas, and facilities and may collaborate with other groups such as Park Maintenance and the Trail and Ranger program on projects.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

These positions are seasonal but permanent, and will work about 5 months each year, from approximately April 20 to September 15.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 3:30PM with a half-hour lunch, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week. In some instances, these positions may be asked, with appropriate notice, to do early morning watering duty. These positions report to the Douglas Parks and Landscape shop located at 802 Front Street in Douglas, Alaska.

Typical Responsibilities

If selected for this position, you would be working under the general supervision of the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor and Grounds Crew Leaders. You would participate in greenhouse operations, cemetery operations, and general landscaping operations. You would spend your days working outdoors, mowing and weed whipping, weeding, pruning, planting, deadheading, mulching, watering, and doing clean-up of CBJ parks and facility grounds. The CBJ Landscape crew is responsible for mowing over 1.2 million square feet of turf, propagating, planting, and maintaining 14,000 annual flowers each year, and maintaining over 82,000 square feet of mulched tree and shrub beds.